Our Mission:
Inspire.
We are the thinkers, designers, strategists, social media buffs and hustlers at the University of Miami. Join UM Ad Group and become part of this like-minded group of students.
Our Mission
UM Ad Group strives to provide guidance, motivation, and inspiration to the next generation of advertising, communication and marketing professionals.
Our Events
Ad Group hosts & organizes some of the best events throughout the school year including educational, social, as well as philanthropic efforts on, and off campus.
With its association to the American Advertising Federation of Miami options to network and learn throughout the Miami community are exponentially increased.
EDUCATIONAL
First and foremost, Ad Group exists to support the advertising, marketing and creative community at UM by providing education outside of the classroom. In addition to practical workshops in our How 2 Ad series, we will also have access to Digital Workshops taught by professionals through our affiliation to the American Advertising Federation of Miami.
FUNDRAISING
One of our more ambitious goals this year will be to raise $2,000 and become a Gold Donor to AAFMiami’s Creative Futures Scholarship Fund. Learn more about the scholarship fund here.
INSPIRATIONAL
We all need ad heroes, and luckily, we know a few. In addition to hosting events that will bring out our inner creative child, we will also invite creative speakers on campus who will inspire your inner design and ad nerd.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
It’s all about who you know, and what your portfolio looks like. We will guide you throughout the year to get you the best internships and jobs - one project at a time. We know people who know people.
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BIG IDEAS
An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.
-Bill Bernbach
ABBY PAK
PRESIDENT
Hello! I’m Abby! I am a senior majoring in Creative Advertising with a minor in Motion Pictures. I am so excited to be this years AdGroup President and can’t wait for the awesome things we have planned! Throughout college I have designed and illustrated for Distraction Magazine and a little for Student Government. I hope to be an Art Director at an ad agency one day. Outside of school I enjoy quality sleep and good food (very basic necessities I know). If you ever need advice or someone to talk to feel free to reach out!! I am super excited for this upcoming year!!
QUINN TEMPLEWOOD
VICE PRESIDENT
Howdy, I’m Quinn. I am a junior at the University of Miami double majoring in Creative Advertising and Studio Art. Although I have always enjoyed creating, my majors have sparked a passion for sculpture and graphic design. I was raised in Galveston, Texas where I interned at the Galveston Arts Center designing social media posts, flyers, and everything in between. I have also created designs for my local sandlot baseball team and community members. I love all things grunge and punk, meaning I can usually be spotted wearing a military jacket. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, puzzling, eating oysters, and taking fantasy football way too seriously.
BILL Dushimimana
TREASURER
Bill Ledoux is a dynamic sophomore who combines an unwavering ambition with a passion for creative ads and movies. He is a relentless learner who is always looking for new challenges, showing a steadfast dedication to both professional and personal development. Bill has a strong desire to develop his leadership skills while pursuing a variety of academic and professional endeavors.
ALEXPRICE-HANSON
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Ahjae Batts
Sponsorship Coordinator
Hey, I'm Alex, a junior majoring in Creative Advertising with minors in Marketing and Geography. From Berkeley, California, I made my way to Miami for an exciting journey. On campus, I'm a Graphic Design Intern for Chartwells and UMDining, where I try to channel my creativity. Outside of that, I enjoy skateboarding and binge-watching cooking videos that I never end up trying. This year, my goal is to learn from other creatives and make Adgroup an awesome place for everyone.
Hi! I’m Ahjaé, a senior majoring in Media Management with a minor in Strategic Advertising. I’ve been captivated by the arts and creativity from a young age, and that love has only grown stronger through the years. My time in college has allowed me to further my passions for photography, graphic design, and video editing. In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, talking to loved ones, and simply relaxing. I look forward to the upcoming year and am excited to learn and create!
AdGroup Advisor
Prof. Sarai Nuñez
Hi there, I’m Prof. Nuñez - or as most students call me Nuñez - and occasionally, I’ve been called Mom, which I find terrifying. I prefer AdMom, if you must.
I am a professor in the Advertising Creative track and have been at the University of Miami for the past 12 years after working in various agencies across Miami.
I am known for my blunt honesty, high standards for work, sarcasm and sass. I teach a lot of the design classes in our program as well as Ad Campaigns, Portfolio, and Advanced Creative Development. My favorite class to teach is Typography & Branding. And I am also a Partner and CoFounder at a social media digital company called YellowHouse Creative.
When I am not busy running around trying to get my To Do list down to a minimum, I like to binge watch everything on Netflix, and take naps with my french bulldog, Moo.
My goal is to make AdGroup the must-join student organization for any advertising and marketing curious student. We have an amazing lineup of events planned for you. We hope you will join us in learning and creating.
Get Involved
Excited yet? We sure hope so! Come to all our events and see how Ad Group can transform your experience at UM. If you’d like to take it one step further and would like to work closely with this incredible group, we are always looking for volunteers.
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